Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Forest River Windsong
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Forest River Windsong has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V110000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V085000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V347000 FOREST RIVER/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V296000 FOREST RIVER/FOG LAMPS POWER FEED NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Forest River WINDSONG has significant brake system issues, indicated by multiple recalls related to hydraulic brakes and warning indicators. Refrigerator defects pose safety risks, adding to the overall reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | very common |
| Refrigerator | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Fog lights | 15,000–45,000 miles | $50–$150 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Refrigerator maintenance
- Air filter replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brake pedal
- Burning smell from fridge
- Fog light malfunction
- Unusual noises during braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Forest River Windsong at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.